Serving Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, and other towns of the North Carolina High Country
Founded 05-05-05
February 22, 2007 issue
ASU’s Craft Enrichment Program Heats up with Blacksmithing Class
Before the United States became fully ensconced in the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century, the art of blacksmithing as practiced by the "village smithy" was a staple of every town. Unfortunately, the once indispensable skill now exists mostly in theme parks, restoration villages, craft fairs and craft shops.
For more than eight years, ASU’s craft enrichment program has allowed both students and locals a chance to get their hands dirty, learning various crafts and skills including stained glass, pottery, photography, weaving, wood carving and architecture. And this semester, the Craft Enrichment Program has welcomed the return of blacksmithing. [full page]
Merlefest 2007 (very early!) Preview
Spotlighting live music in the High Country.